Orange polenta cookies
Serves: 10 (makes 10 cookies)
Time to make: 25 mins
Hands-on time: 10 mins
Total cost: $3.40 / $0.34 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- spray oil, to grease
- 75g reduced-fat spread suitable for baking
- 1 orange, zest
- ⅓ cup icing sugar
- 3 tablespoons polenta
- ½ cup flour
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease baking trays with oil spray.
2 Beat spread, orange zest and sifted icing sugar until just combined. Stir in polenta and sifted flour.
3 Place spoonfuls of mixture on baking trays. Press lightly with a fork to flatten into small rounds. Bake for 15 minutes until firm to touch. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Ensure your icing sugar is gluten free, and use gluten-free baking mix instead of flour (note: recipe variation not tested).
HFG tip
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 91cal
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Kilojoules 380kJ
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Protein 1g
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Total fat 6g
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–Saturated fat 1g
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Carbohydrates 10g
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–Sugars 5g
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dietary fibre N/S
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Sodium 30mg
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calcium N/S
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iron N/S
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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